Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor 40-60 (Long Term Review & How I Pack)

[@WanderingJay]

recently bought one of these as a replacement for my exos 48 , thing i noticed straight away is it better load carrier than the exos. Carrying 4-5 days food plus gear in an exos started pushing weights up to the exos's imit, and it just sat...heavy, not a game changer , but you felt it. In the flex capacitor, the same sort of weights, the 14-16 kg area, it was just a more comfortable carry. other thing i like bout it..IT STANDS UPRIGHT FOR LOADING!! dunoo how many time, when packing the exos, it would fall over, roll about, a right pita, but this just sits there. great bag

[@WalkWithWallace]

Some valid points I forgot to mention Jay, I totally agree. I had the Osprey Levity before the Flex Capacitor and that used to bounce around, really frustrating. The Flex Capacitor manages a load perfectly. Plus it stands up right too. 😁

[@MrTmax74]

Agreed on both counts. It's an under popular backpack fo sho.

[@wad6216]

@@WalkWithWallace Same experience as me went from the Exos as I carry over 15KG and the Exos cant handle it and the hip area sinks in and makes the shoulder straps take too much weight and they are not thick enough on the padding to counter it so you feel the Exos on the shoulder bad at over 15KG

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@wad6216 exactly that, I found the bouncing about off putting too.

[@solowandslow1]

What a great review! Thanks a bunch from 'across the pond'. You are very thoughtful and thorough about the packs features, both pros and cons, and I appreciated the section on how you pack it as well.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Thanks for the positive feedback, appreciate it. 😎

[@kevinmcguire6774]

This has come at the exact right time for me. Your video has just confirmed to me that this is the backpack I’m going to buy int he next couple of days. Many thanks for making this video!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Kev, I hope you get on with it as well as I do. 👍🏻

[@Rick-gb5jj]

Cracking review, cheers. Just ordered the smaller 20 40 version for my lad. Hes 13, just hope it fits him nicely. 😊

[@WalkWithWallace]

Nice one Rick, hope he likes it. 🎒 😁

[@gerrymcveigh]

Robin, cool that the pack can expand between 40 and 60 litres. The hip belt pockets are massive and the water bottle holders are cool to keep the water levels up👍Buying a rucksack now is such an expense, well gone are the days of £50 buying a good one. Cool to see some alternatives to Osprey👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

Yeah, I like Osprey but they don't half like toggles and clips. Busy rucksacks. I know what you mean though, everything is so dear now.

[@Major-Tom8]

Thank you for this great review. There are storage spaces under the pockets to store the karate belt. I don't know if it's made for that but it works fine👌😉

[@WalkWithWallace]

Haha, cheers Leo. Someone else mentioned the pockets. I'll try that out hopefully this weekend.

[@RS.Outdoors]

Does look a good all round rucksack and had considered one myself and might still yet give one a try.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Must admit I keep looking at the ultralight stuff like Atom Packs, then I'm like why, I'm more than happy with the Flex Capacitor.

[@ianlockhartphotography3072]

Im selling one ray

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@ianlockhartphotography3072 you not getting on with it?

[@ianlockhartphotography3072]

@@WalkWithWallace rookie mistake mate and you mentioned it in the video… i got the Wrong back length in L/Xl

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@ianlockhartphotography3072 nightmare mate. I sold one no bother on ebay. Got the 80% off listing fees too. 👌🏼

[@greyhikes5236]

I like how you can change the capacity of it. Very useful thanks for sharing 😉

[@WalkWithWallace]

I wasn't sure on that at first but it works really well. Cheers mate. 😎 👍🏻

[@revetastogne]

Regarding the stuff-packing part of the video: after you packed all the stuff, you should've used the main feature of this pack - variable capacity, meaning, you shoud've compress all the straps so that the volume of the pack was minimal ;)

[@WalkWithWallace]

Absolutely, I do that on the trail. 👍🏻

[@anthonypayne1]

Excellent review Robin, I love bags that have one big stretchy pocket, but I take your point about the straps being just as good! Always interesting to see how others pack their bag, and it's reassuring that I pack mine in almost the same way as you!👍👍👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

Thanks Tony, I do like a big stretchy pouch at the front of the pack too, but found I haven't missed one at all since getting the Flex Capacitor.

[@danielalpin967]

I swapped my osprey kestrel (which I found really uncomfortable) for this pack and it was the right decision, it’s much better

[@WalkWithWallace]

I had the Levity, it was comfy enough but it bounced around if the pack was heavy. Missed having hip pockets too.

[@siraidanofmayo7678]

Hey robin. Would you recommend this 40 to 60 L model for a april tilt at the cwt bearing in mind the warm clothes that will be required? Is it big enough? What do you think? Cheers

[@WalkWithWallace]

Well I started late April and it worked fine for me, the caveat is I don’t know what your sleep system is, if it’s bulky or not? If it’s lightweight stuff then the Scarp down the side with your bag and mat down the bottom. 🤔

[@SJ-fx6td]

Great review and agree on your overall assessment. I used this pack recently walking the West Highland Way. I had only 2 points: 1) This bag is really really not waterproof, not even close. I understand almost no Rucksack is but I had the hip pockets flooded, the pack itself very wet (despite the useless raincover) - glad I packed everything in drybags, would have been bad otherwise. To be fair, I had tough weather, rest of Hurrican Ian hitting the Scotish cost with heavy rain 6 out of 7 days 2) I had to adjust the straps a lot during a day of hiking and I think you mentioned that as well. Other than that, great pack and it sits nicely between traditional packs and ultralight.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers SJ. To be honest I've come to accept that you always have to use drybags as no rucksack is waterproof unless it says it is, which isn't often for backpacking packs. The strap adjustment is a minor annoyance, overall its still a keeper for me. Sounds like you're keeping yours too?

[@SJ-fx6td]

@@WalkWithWallace Hey, yes I will keep it, the weight to comfort ratio works for me. Still love my Mystery Ranch bags but they are tanks compared to the Flex

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@SJ-fx6td the comfort to weight ratio is a good analogy. 🎒

[@bobh4981]

Hi Robin, I have found an issue with 2 of my packs, wear and tear where the hip belt comes out of the lumbar pad. The wear is on the pack body, may be worth a quick check. My 40-60 has it on one side, the 60-80 on both sides. Best Bob

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Bob for letting me know, I'll keep an eye on that. I've had decent use out of mine so far. 👍🏼

[@PAADVENTURES1]

Robin, every time I watch your videos it costs me money 😂😂😂. Great review and I like the look of this rucksack. I am still plowing along with an older osprey which weighs twice that! Nice features and a tidy design. Cheers mate. Paul

[@WalkWithWallace]

Haha, it can be an expensive hobby mate. 😣😂

[@DrunkOnWanderlust]

Hey rob … I’m searching for a pack right now… this one looks an interesting option, slightly heavier than I wanted but it looks perfect apart from that x thanks for sharing

[@WalkWithWallace]

Nice one Kerry, there's lighter packs out there but this isn't too heavy either and has some nice features. I'm chuffed with it. 😊

[@trickofthetrail]

Great in depth review mate. Probably the best I've seen for this pack. I was going to do one, but won't bother now. 😂 I have the smaller and larger versions. I find the large version great for all my "winter gear" and I tend use the smaller one for short summer trips or taking on a plane. However I love them so much, I might complete the set and get the 40-60L version.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers mate, that would be pretty cool having the set. I reckon if my Osprey Talon 33 gave up the ghost I'd consider replacing it with the 20-40l Flex Capacitor.

[@thomasfrancisco_]

Fantastic review and video!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Thomas. 😎 👍🏼

[@MrRossen93]

Grate review. I just bought the 40-60liter version. I see you have a big Cnoc water bottle on the back of the bag. Is that the 2 or 3 liter bottle you use in the video?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Fredrik. It's the 2l Vecto. 💦 😁

[@vvs3796]

i have the same thing on my pack with straps sliding slightly ,so need to re adjust them frequently..

[@vvs3796]

maybe there is a solution for that like soak those spots in something

[@WalkWithWallace]

I've found the never pack doesn't have that issue. I wonder if they made the grip more aggressive. 🤔

[@michaelyockey5710]

Andrew Skurka is no longer working with Sierra Deigns. He designed the High Route 1 tent and the Flex Capacitor. Skurka is now mostly doing guided tours. It looks like Dan Durston is taking the crown for gear design now a days.

[@WalkWithWallace]

I've been hearing a lot about Dan Durston tents and they've increased production as well I believe.

[@changedtimezones]

You'll probably already know, and if you're always adjusting the straps it might not be all that helpful, but there are little pockets for the hip straps at the side, under the hip pockets. Took me a couple of months to find them, but I think that's the intended use.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers John, just checked and note I've got the same pockets,but it's actually the straps that adjust the tightness of the shoulder straps that I found needed tightened up a little more often than expected.

[@benjaminzac_Man_Wi_A_Tan]

Brilliant review. What took you so long😉. Sold my Nikon D90 and will invest in this rucksack. The Gregory 58ltr has a problem in that the waist belt loosens as you walk and the chest strap keeps riding up. This looks as if it can handle the weight nicely, and stay close to body without bouncing around too much. Cheers mate.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers mate, this review has been on my to do list for a while, but I'm glad I held off so at least its been used. Definitely no or very little bounce in this pack. My old Osprey Levity was terrible for that.

[@BrokenBackMountains]

I've been looking at that exact model. It is the same weight as my current one but I think the flex has a better harness system and I don't use a bladder so need the strap pockets. Trouble is supply. They don't have the variants I want whenever I look. I was also looking at the Durston Kakwa but when customs is added on it costs a lot more than the flex.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Which variant are you after Ewen?

[@BrokenBackMountains]

@@WalkWithWallace ML/ML. When I was looking last month the hip belts were all small. Oh and same colour as yours. I think webtogs have it available now. I think I'll hold off until next year anyway as I have to pay customs on a Durston xmid and save up for my silver wedding next year and the youngest going to Uni.... Going to be well skint.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@BrokenBackMountains oooft, that's a lot financial commitments coming up. Buy the smaller hip belt and I'll swap my M/L one. 😂

[@BrokenBackMountains]

@@WalkWithWallace I'll start saving😁

[@northeastwildcamper]

Mint review Robin love that bag thanks for shereing atb bryan 😊💯

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Bryan, hope you're well mate. 👍🏻 🏕

[@northeastwildcamper]

@@WalkWithWallace am good mate am out to wild camp just local start building my self back to it hope your well mate 👍 atb bryan

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@northeastwildcamper nice one mate. 👍🏻

[@texmexia49]

Beautiful dog and great review!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Thank you. 😊 👍🏻

[@nikolaifurse7800]

I'm weighing up this versus Granite Gear Blaze 60. The simple lid access of Flex is appealing, however I have concerns without the option of a extendible collar, I may struggle to fit winter gear, proper first aid kit, and food for a remote 6-7 day trek. This was the case with my Cilogear 45 with full use of collar, opening out to around 60-65L (i think), with full use of deep lid pockets, but no side or waist belt pockets. I dislike an overfilled lid, but I've had to have in order to have quick access to certain gear and food in the absence of side pockets. I realise i need this sort of external storage for this type of travel.

[@WalkWithWallace]

If you had said summer, I'd have said you'd be fine. However for winter you may struggle with a winter trip for 6-7 days. You'd may need to look at the 60-80l version, then that'll be too big for summer. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nikolaifurse7800]

I appreciate the expedient reply. Do you if the 60L is the actual main compartment volume I.e not including lid and external pockets? If so, this may work as I don’t have any external pockets currently, other than a roomy lid pocket of about 5+L but I can’t fill completely when main pack is full and I’m using collar. I estimate I’m using about 60L. The other consideration is that I typically use a 2-3 water reservoir which obviously encroached on internal space. I wonder how well it can be secured in flex pack within sleeve ?

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@nikolaifurse7800 given how small the lid pocket is (not even 5l), I'd be surprised if that was included in the 40-60 capacity. I'm confident it refers to the main body of the rucksack but I'd have to ask/check directly with SD to get a definitive answer on that. With the straps fully open it is spacious.

[@nikolaifurse7800]

@@WalkWithWallace Thanks again. According to the specs. on SD website the m/l torso is 4l larger in capacity, which i would prefer if it fits. I measure 18" torso, which is on the lower end of m/l. Do think that would work? With 36" waist, do you think the s/m waist will be ok? According to website, it says it is suitable up to 38"

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@nikolaifurse7800 you should be okay with the sizing there, not knowing you it's hard to say for sure so if you order it, don't cut any tags until you're satisfied with the fit.

[@jeffyegian7168]

Thanks for sharing this. How much weight does it carry comfortably?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Thanks Jeff, I've had around 13-14kg in the pack without any issue.

[@Kev_Russ]

Nice review bud. Maybe if my osprey eventually gives up the ghost I'll consider this pack... Awww wee Luna. ☺️

[@WalkWithWallace]

Haha, I had to cut out the cat footage due to swearing. 😂

[@Kev_Russ]

@@WalkWithWallace Haha. Did Luna let herself oot her crate anaw. 😉😆

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@Kev_Russ I didn't lock it as she was giving it big Zs as she had a big walk beforehand. 😁

[@ruairidhalexander7631]

Is the 40-60 volume adjustment not done with the central straps rather than the side straps?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi mate, you're quite correct, there's 4 front straps which you use to expand or decrease the volume of the pack. You'd only tighten the side straps afterwards. Apologies for any confusion.

[@dgmstuart]

I have around 90cm hip measurement, so just outside the range of the smaller hip belt. I also find the straps dangle a long way, but looking at the measurements, it looks like the smaller size would be significantly too small for me. Thinking about sewing the loose ends back on themselves somehow. Did you cut them in the end?

[@WalkWithWallace]

I haven't cut them as yet, you can roll them up and tuck them into a little hidden pocket. Don't know if that was intentional by SD to put them there? 🤔

[@dgmstuart]

@@WalkWithWallace Wow! Game changer: yeah they can tuck away behind the hip belt pockets. Thanks so much!

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@dgmstuart you're welcome. Cheers. 😁 👍🏼

[@HikerBobOfficial]

Looks like a very good pack fella, I think if I was on a budget this would be my go to pack - £100 I've seen this for! I'm fully obsessed with gear so I went for the Zpacks arc haul ultra 60l - weighs 600g - it's not cheap at 4 x the price. Really good review pal you are a natural!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Bob, it's a solid pack. Not ultralight but still a respectable weight. Don't know too much about Z-Packs gear, other than they're a decent American ultralight specialist.

[@meio8507]

Hello and thank you very much for the review, very useful! Like others, after seeing it I decided to buy a Flex Capacitor.... But in the 25-40 version (which I found out has not been reproduced in the new 2023 collection). But I need help with the belt size. I read that you are 82cm waist and got an M/L but would have preferred an S/M, right? I'm about 85cm waist, do you think an S/M would suit me better too? Thank you for your time!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi there, your size is right on the cusp of their sizing guide. If in doubt size up as you can tuck away the excess straps in the pockets that I never realised were there at the time of this review. 🎒

[@meio8507]

@@WalkWithWallace thank you! So between the two options do you think it's better to go up a size rather than down? I'm interested in it unloading the weight in the most effective way and I don't know in this sense if it's better to be at the limit of the small size or just at the beginning of the large size.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@meio8507 I don't think it makes any difference to the weight distribution. It's more the fit. The S/M will fit but to allow for clothing and allowance for putting on a little weight, my thinking is go a size up if you're on the cusp.

[@meio8507]

@@WalkWithWallace I trouble you with one last request! I can no longer find the Sierra Designs table of size measurements. I watched their video on YT but the link to the table doesn't work. Do you have something?

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@meio8507 I got this from the WildBounds shop: Waist Belt sizing S/M: Up to 33” waist (83.8 cm) M/L: Up to 40” waist (101.6 cm) Hope this helps. 😁

[@andrewkingdom]

Excellent thanks I have had this rucksack for 3 years and didn’t know all the capabilities it has as I am. DIY disaster

[@WalkWithWallace]

lol, cheers Andrew. Are you enjoying the pack yourself?

[@andrewkingdom]

Yes it’s great very light weight mate

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@andrewkingdom nice one. 3 attempts for me to find this pack. I had the Osprey Exos and Levity beforehand and didn't get on with them.

[@wulliescottishoutdoors]

Good review robin it looks a decent bag, I just prefer the netting on the osprey bags so my back breathe better, how is it for your back getting wet with sweat?. Atb Wullie ✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Wullie, tbh I haven't found a pack that doesn't make your back sweaty and never noticed much difference with the air flow systems on other packs. 🤔

[@wulliescottishoutdoors]

@@WalkWithWallace yeah I’ve been through a good few I just found the way the osprey bags sit off your back more suits me, maybe I’m just a. Sweaty mess 😂😂😂😂. Atb Wullie ✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@wulliescottishoutdoors I like Osprey packs myself, I've got the Talon 33 for fast packing trips. The Levity was good, but didn't carry heavier loads as well and bounced about.

[@TonyHobbs]

That looks a good pack thank you for sharing Do you generally put tent inside? I prefer to pack in tent then tent on outside and looks like it’ll fit in that pocket or with straps. Thanks for sharing

[@WalkWithWallace]

You know what I've always put the tent inside the pack. I thought you only attached it to the outside if you have no room for it. 😜 The pack is excellent, maybe too heavy for you? 🤔

[@TonyHobbs]

@WalkWithWallace pmsl in that case my packs are permanently too small lol even when I did D OF E long long ago with external frame tent went on that L shaped thing at bottom I think 🤔 😅 😄 How do you pack in the rain lol The only tent I put inside is the nammajt as that is monstrous lol Hopefully one day get to see this pack.

[@TonyHobbs]

@WalkWithWallace I'm definitely used to a lighter pack my MLD cuben frameless is probably what 600g (?) with the bottle holders and the waist pockets so half the weight by sounds of it that quite a bit and it's my go to pack when everything fits which is 80% of the time lol so used to packing it now. But this weight us not like osprey weight and I'm very disappointed with their packs tbh esp new talon 55

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@TonyHobbs I pack everything inside the tent into their dry sacs. Then drop the tent, reorganise the pack then off. Only downside to the Scarp 1 is it only fits in side ways. Can't just launch it at the top of everything else in the main body of the rucksack.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@TonyHobbs I've got the Osprey Talon 33. Great pack but it's an old one. They sent me the Talon 22 Earth which is a decent day pack. Not seen their bigger new packs tbh.

[@niklastiegel5359]

Hey there, could you please measure the hight of the Backpack when it's empty? I would love to use it for travelling/hiking, but it hast to able to compress down to 55cm maximum hight (the Y Frame has to be smaller then 55cm). The reason for the 55cm hight limit is the handluggage limit from many Airlines. Greetings from Germany and thank you very much (in advance).

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hello there, just measured the pack and it is pretty much 55cm on the spot.

[@niklastiegel5359]

@@WalkWithWallace Thank you very much, i'll probably buy the bag soon.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@niklastiegel5359 😎 👍🏻

[@vvs3796]

i have this pack in 60-75l. defenitely many good things to say abt it. but have also negatives. what was shocking for me is that shoulder straps are attatched with a single seam just over thin material or foam, like some cheap school pack( and usually there is better stiching anyway) it s ok so far,but it s just a matter of time it will rip away. lets hope not during some extreme weather in the hills.

[@vvs3796]

also SD customer service here is rubbish,so better to reinforce it yourself in advance.

[@WalkWithWallace]

I'll keep an eye on that Vv. We've got a good repair company local to us, they fixed my friend's Osprey pack for £15, the strap had come away. Hopefully won't need them for a while Always pick your pack up off the ground with the handle rather than the straps, that'll help prolong the straps from ripping.

[@tomwig100]

Hi mate, do the bottle pockets hold a 1litre Katadyn Befree or only a 600ml? Thanks for the review 👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Tom, the pockets have a bit of stretch but might be a tight squeeze, if I'm right in thinking the 1l version is wider rather than taller than the 600ml one?

[@tomwig100]

@@WalkWithWallace ah right. I'm not 100% sure, I've only used the 1 litre bottle. Is it the 600 ml you use?

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@tomwig100 yeah the 600ml Befree and 1l Cnoc Outdoors Versica. You might be lucky, the 1l version is 1cm wider diameter. 🤔

[@tomwig100]

@@WalkWithWallace cheers bud that's helpful. I'm on the lookout for a new filter so might pick up the 600 ml and a cnoc as well. Got a flex capacitor on the way based on this review. You've convinced me I don't need a front stash pocket

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@tomwig100 you can get a Versica with the same thread as the Katadyn filter. The bottles feel a bit stronger too. I haven't missed the pouch, hope you get on with the pack. 👍🏻 🎒

[@murchiesmountains2820]

Great review Robin😁👏🏻..Looks a brilliant rucksack 🎒 ..Wish you’d put it on before I bought the Osprey Aether Pro 70L🤣..There both great just the Aether is overpriced.Mr Spendaholic strikes again🤣..Top video bud 😁 Cheers Robert

[@WalkWithWallace]

Haha, I did mention it mate. 😜 Stripey says you take too much, we need to do a gear shake down and get your pack weight down. 😂

[@murchiesmountains2820]

@@WalkWithWallace Defo mate 🤣👍..Iam a nightmare

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@murchiesmountains2820 it would make a good video. "What's in Murchie's pack" 😂

[@murchiesmountains2820]

@@WalkWithWallace ..It would be a long one 🤣

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@murchiesmountains2820 😜

[@matttomback2723]

Looking to buy one of these but I've heard the SD sizing chart is off for some people. I'm 6'0 (181 cm) with a 18.75 inch (48 cm) torso. Looks like you have the M/L torso size. Could you share your height and torso length and how comfortable the fit is for you?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Matt, just arrived in the office, so I don't have my torso length to hand. I'm 5'10" though and I find the M/L fit really comfortable.

[@matttomback2723]

@@WalkWithWallace thanks!

[@Major-Tom8]

​@@matttomback2723 HI, if you haven't made your choice yet, my back is 49 cm and my hip circumference 82 cm, I took ML and SM for the belt. For both sizes it's absolutely perfect for me 👍

[@fontamax73]

Thanks for this nice review! I'm using an exos 38 and thinking about buying the new 2022 version in 48 lt version but this flex capacitor seems to be a better option! I'm looking for a pretty lightweight backpack with a decent load capacity and a high level of comfort. Just a pity I can't find any store here in Itay. Only available option is to order it through a webstore and hoping to match the right size :-) For all the photo enthusiasts out there: We all know that I dedicated photobackpack can't in any way replace a real trekking bag. With that said, do you think I could easily attach a pretty heavy tripod ( 2kg) to this bag ? thanks in advance.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi there, I bought mine from a web store too as its not typically a brand you see in outdoor shops in the UK. Just be sure you've measured up your torso correctly and you'll be fine. I'd feel quite happy strapping a tripod to the side of the rucksack, I quite often have 2 litres of water strapped on the pack. 😁

[@fontamax73]

@@WalkWithWallace Thanks !

[@fontamax73]

@@WalkWithWallace Sorry I forgot to ask you: how tall are you and which size did you buy? My torso lenght is 49 cm, I'm 1,86 mt tall and my hip circumference 100 cm. I think I'll go with a M/L. thanks again

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@fontamax73 I'm 178cm tall and went for M/L, wish I got the smaller hip size though as I've got a lot of excess belt.

[@fontamax73]

@@WalkWithWallace May I know what your hip circumference is ?

[@cuprajake1]

Just picked up a used atom+40 and its not comfortable, and the flex is on sale for £94 taken a punt on it.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Can't go wrong with £94. Always resale value too.

[@THEHILLSMIGHTHAVEEYES]

oh and beautiful doggo

[@WalkWithWallace]

Thank you 🤩

[@chrispants1]

Does anyone know whether the hip belt is removable on this pack? I've seen that it's only strapped in by some velcro behind the lower back cushion, but want to be sure it's removable before I buy it. Thanks!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Yes, you detach it from the main rucksack at either side and the hip belt can slide out.

[@chrispants1]

@@WalkWithWallace amazing, thank you for getting back to me quickly & for the great video!

[@liamransford7381]

Hi I haven't long bought one of these.. I went for a hike yesterday (15kg total weight) but I had a real hard time with pack it was as if it was bending my posture causing fatigue to my mid back, no amount of adjusting was sorting it out. Its as if the middle of pack was bending so much it was pushing my shoulders forward.. I don't understand why, I played about with all the straps for the whole Day hiking. Also I followed the fit guide on KZbin and I've picked the right size pack.. anyone else have similar issues, I've dirtied the pack now so can't send back.

[@WalkWithWallace]

That sounds really odd, hope you can sort it out alas sounds like you’ve tried everything. 😔

[@liamransford7381]

@@WalkWithWallace it is perhaps I'll try and load it differently next time.i really like the pack and features so it's annoying

[@vvs3796]

I was wondering if an exped flash pocket can be fit on this pack?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Vv, the Flash Pocket looks pretty universal so I'd say yes. However would you not be better just using the mesh pouch that comes with the FC? I suppose the Flesh Pocket is a bit bigger. 🤔

[@vvs3796]

@@WalkWithWallace I haven't tried the original pocket actually, but only bcs it looked useless to me 😂

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@vvs3796 you'd probably squeeze a waterproof jacket in it, then not much else. The Flash Pocket is a good shout to be fair, the 4 hooks would wrap around the straps of the FC no bother.

[@THEHILLSMIGHTHAVEEYES]

Thank you

[@WalkWithWallace]

You're welcome 😎

[@vvs3796]

have you tried GG blaze?

[@WalkWithWallace]

I haven't mate, just Googled it. They look solid, a bit heavier than the FC though. 🧐

[@vvs3796]

@@WalkWithWallace yes.. and maybe more versatile.. but it s not as comfortable as flex capacitor sadly.